James Tarjan vs Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo

PNWCC Master Artist Point, 2021 · Result 1–0 · Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50).

Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo24990

James Tarjan23961

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Game details

White: James Tarjan (2396)
Black: Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo (2499)
Result: 1–0
Event: PNWCC Master Artist Point
Year: 2021
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50)

About this chess game

This chess game between James Tarjan (2396) and Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo (2499) was played at PNWCC Master Artist Point in 2021 and finished 1–0. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (B50). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won James Tarjan vs Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo?

James Tarjan vs Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo (2021) finished 1–0, a win for James Tarjan.

What opening was played in James Tarjan vs Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations (ECO B50).

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